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5BR Hilltop Wine country home w pool and spectacular views near Alba and Barolo
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9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 123767.4 sq ft
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Explore the area

San Damiano d Asti, Piedmont
- Place, Tenuta La Pergola Winery8 min drive
- Place, Castello di Cisterna D'Asti11 min drive
- Place, Castello di Govone12 min drive
- Airport, Cuneo (CUF-Levaldigi)64 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Ground floor
1 Queen Bed
Multi-purpose room
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs 1 of 3
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs 2 of 3
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs 3 of 3
2 Twin Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Ground floor
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Sauna/outdoor access
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs (aux)
Toilet
Upstairs main
Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
5BR Hilltop Wine country home w pool and spectacular views near Alba and Barolo
As far as "enogastronomic" touring, wine country hiking and road cycling destinations go, this area cannot be beat. As a base from which to explore the area, I have a restored but still rustic country home on a hilltop surrounded by vineyards of the Langhe Roero and Asti areas, with views to the alps. Ideal for families and groups up to 12 people. Five bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, large family room / kitchen with fireplace. Outdoor cooking, dining and entertaining areas with barbecue and pizza oven, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, fruit trees, herb garden, 4 car carport, solar panels. A real home, not a hotel-style rental property. Short drive to Alba, Barolo, Barbaresco, Canale, Asti and less than 1 hr from Torino. When not rented this remains my home, so care and respect are necessary ingredients. Additional pictures available on request.
Custom tours, catering services, bicycle or Vespa rentals, horse rides, wine tastings and much more can be organized on request.
Custom tours, catering services, bicycle or Vespa rentals, horse rides, wine tastings and much more can be organized on request.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Home is not 'child proofed'.
Events
No events allowed
Parties okay for guests and a few close friends.
Pets
Pets allowed
The yard is fenced. Please no pets upstairs.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only. Please use ashtrays.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties okay for guests and a few close friends.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 00509700011, IT005097C2N8L5GQHV
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
San Damiano dʼAsti
Located in San Damiano dʼAsti, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Riserva Naturale Speciale Valle Andona and Riserva Regionale Valle Andona, while Castello di Cisterna D'Asti and Museum of Arts and Crafts are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Rigo Vini and Centro Sportivo Roero. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, cycling, and hiking.

San Damiano d Asti, Piedmont
What's nearby
- Tenuta La Pergola Winery - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
- Castello di Cisterna D'Asti - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
- Pescaja Winery - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
- Castello di Govone - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
- Castle of Magliano Alfieri - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cantina del Bivio - 9 min drive
- Agriturismo La Serra - 8 min drive
- Trames - Incontri Tra Tappi E Piatti - 12 min drive
- Sacco Cremeria Pasticceria - 6 min drive
- Ristorante Il Centro - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Oct 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janet E.
May 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Piedmont Stay
Janet E.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Sven P.
Aug 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 weeks in Piemont
Sven P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Roger H.
Jun 29, 2016
An excellent location for a family vacation!
Roger H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2016
10/10 Excellent
Gene H.
May 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Piedmonte
Gene H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daniel J., Gossau, Schweiz
Oct 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House with spectecular panoramic view surrounded by vineyardss
Daniel J.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brett H.
Sep 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
spectacular location and place
Brett H.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jan M.
Aug 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven on the hill in Piemonte!
Jan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Oct 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful rural Piedmont home
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
Jul 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place with incredible view
Michael K.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas L.
Apr 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a magical place
Thomas L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
audrey d.
Aug 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holidays with all the Family!
audrey d.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Todd T.
Jul 18, 2016
Outstanding property, as described and more
Todd T.
6/10 Okay
Maxine M.
Sep 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful location, in need of some improvements
Maxine M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert H.
Aug 11, 2018
Lovely family holiday in the vineyards
Robert H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
Steven v.
Jun 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location, breathtaking views
Steven v.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
James F.
Jun 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Week on the Hilltop
James F.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
6/10 Okay
Ann H.
Oct 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, a few hiccups
Ann H.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer C.
Jul 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic Italian countryside experience
Jennifer C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert S.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Jürg S.
Oct 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Jürg S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jan A.
Sep 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastiskt
Jan A.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lut V.
Jul 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prachtige ligging
Lut V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Urs P., Zürich
Oct 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Haus an aussergewöhnlicher Lage
Urs P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
caroline M.
Aug 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Een authentieke italiaans huis met een prachtig uitzicht
caroline M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Mart Pearson
I have been a resident in Piedmont since 1988 and have always enjoyed sharing the beauty of this place with friends and visitors. Food and wine have become my passions and also a great way to meet new people. I have a 'short list' of favorite local wine producers and restaurants but I still feel like I am a beginner, a kid in a candy shop. I am happy to make introductions and suggestions.
My three girls are now grown up have left the nest for far and wide. I want to keep the house, but don't need to live in it full time. It is a place that deserves to be shared and loved. This house has been home for all of us and has grown with us, restored and improved bit by bit over these 20+ years (with many more improvement projects in the hopper). We are travelers and the house reflects that, with lots of objects and details that are very personal (and sometimes quirky) and tell stories. There are lots of books to read and browse, including guide books of the area. I can be around during rentals or not, depending on the preference of renters. I enjoy meeting people and am happy to share my knowledge of and appreciation for this area. I am also happy to participate in local tours, shopping, cooking, wine tasting, singing, ping pong games and other good times. I hope that guests will contribute ideas, thoughts, reflections, advice and suggestions for improvement in benefit for future guests.
The name "il mestolo", literally a ladle, is intended to suggest the stirring, mixing and tasting of various ingredients put together. We have had seminars, parties, reunions, retreats, concerts - of all kinds and have enjoyed them all.
Every opportunity to learn is a gift. Every new person we meet presents an opportunity to learn. I look forward to meeting you.
My three girls are now grown up have left the nest for far and wide. I want to keep the house, but don't need to live in it full time. It is a place that deserves to be shared and loved. This house has been home for all of us and has grown with us, restored and improved bit by bit over these 20+ years (with many more improvement projects in the hopper). We are travelers and the house reflects that, with lots of objects and details that are very personal (and sometimes quirky) and tell stories. There are lots of books to read and browse, including guide books of the area. I can be around during rentals or not, depending on the preference of renters. I enjoy meeting people and am happy to share my knowledge of and appreciation for this area. I am also happy to participate in local tours, shopping, cooking, wine tasting, singing, ping pong games and other good times. I hope that guests will contribute ideas, thoughts, reflections, advice and suggestions for improvement in benefit for future guests.
The name "il mestolo", literally a ladle, is intended to suggest the stirring, mixing and tasting of various ingredients put together. We have had seminars, parties, reunions, retreats, concerts - of all kinds and have enjoyed them all.
Every opportunity to learn is a gift. Every new person we meet presents an opportunity to learn. I look forward to meeting you.
Why they chose this property
When you see it you will know. When I first saw it in 1997 it was just a country house on a hill, in need of a lot of work, but what a location!! (What were those 3 important things? Location, location and location?) Now I think the house and garden area are nearly up to the level of the views. Some of the house is still "in the rough", but that's one of the fun things about being here - you can imagine the next set of improvements. Most people who have spent time here use words like 'magical' to describe it. Very good energy. There are multiple 'outdoor rooms', different gathering places for different times of the day or for different sub-groups of your party. In the summer the pool is an obvious point of convergence but the indoor spaces are also special and accommodating. The spaces lend themselves to groups and sharing.
What makes this property unique
Amazing views, peace and quiet, lots of character. Great space for cooking together.
Languages:
English, French, Italian
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